Visibility of Rabee' Al-Aakher Crescent 1447 AH
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 21 September 2025) at 19:54 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 21 September 2025) and (Monday 22 September 2025) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Tuesday 23 September 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Tuesday 23 September 2025. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 22 September 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from وهران City in وهران State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "طبعا لم يكن من الممكن رصد الهلال بعد معرفة قيم الهلال هذا المساء ثم تأكدت إستحالة الرؤية بسبب تراكم الغيوم وكذلك الضباب البعيد فوق الافق "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "رافق تحري الهلال تراكم السحب في الأفق الغربي ر "
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1447 AH was not seen on Monday, Sept 22, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory at The Assalaam Islamic Modern Boarding School, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The new crescent was captured by CCD camera from Aceh, North of Sumatera."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from : 40 Kilometer from Shahreza to Semiram road (Gard City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Rabee' Al-Aakher Crescent Observation Report: The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (NajmoSepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Monday 09/22/2025 Location: 40 Kilometer from Shahreza to Semiram road (Gardaneh Khoroosgeloo) (latitude: 31 42 N, longitude: 51 45 E, elevation: 2320m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: One Set Of 4.5 Inch Telescope , One Compass. Atmospheric condition: Clear Horizon obstacles: about .5° Apparent Sunset: 18:00 Results: The crescent moon was Not seen by Telescope. A strange object suspected of being a UFO was seen with 4.5 Inch Telescope and is being investigated. At the end Mr. Hossein Janghorbani Head of Shahreza Astronomy and Geophysics Center With 31 years of documented experience in the field of science Modern Astronomy, New Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astrochemistry, Astrobiology, Cosmology, Aerospace, Islamic Astronomy, Astronomy Ancient, Astronomy Archaeology, Physical Geography, Geography Astronomy, Meteorology, Geophysics, Seismology Ufology ,Life on other Planets, Geography of Nature, Compilation of Various Astronomical Calendars, Discovery of Nowruz and the new Solar Calendar, Crescent moon observer, Metaphysics, Paranormal,and………, To the topics of relative prediction in seismology and……. Payment and scientific explanations provided. A Kind Of Bird From The Family Of Vultures(Gypaetus Barbatus)Was Seen. Observers: 1.Abbas Javeri 2.Sayed Hossein Navabi 3.Hossein Janghorbani 4.Soheyla Eslami 5.Zahra Molaee 6.Mahboobeh Moosavi 7.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi"
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan from طرابلس City in المنطقة الغربية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan said: "تمت الرؤية قبل الغروب وبعده بالكاميرا دون تكديس."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "Rabi at-Thani 1447 22 September 2025, Monday Waxing Crescent (Hilal) Moon - From Bolton, UK - Observation by Juned Patel ❌ Optics + Eye: Negative ❌ Naked Eye: Negative Moon’s Parameters at Sunset: Sunset: 19:08:30 Moonset: 19:04:54 Age: 22:14:23 Illumination: 0.86% Elongation: +10.64° The crescent moon was photographed this evening on 22nd September 2025, but it was not visible to the naked eye or through optical instruments."
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from شبام City in حضرموت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Tue 23 September 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "تمت رؤية الهلال لكن بشكل غير واضح بسبب السحب المتفرقة والضباب فوق الأفق "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from وهران City in وهران State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على رسوله الكريم ﷺ والحمد لله رب العالمين. Reporting Time: 19:30 By the will of Almighty Allah, the crescent of the month of Rabee’ As-Sani has been sighted from 9 districts of Bangladesh. A photo of the observation report is given below.""
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1447 AH was seen on Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia."
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from عمان City in العاصمة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Al Agha from حلب City in حلب State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdullah Al Agha said: "لم أتمكّن من رؤية الهلال"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from ادلب City in ادلب State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. said: "لم نرى الهلال يوم الثلاثاء وهو عندنا ٢٩ ربيع الاول بالتوقيت النبوي"
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "تمت رؤية هلال شهر ربيع الثاني بصعوبة بالغة من خلال المرقب، وذلك بعد الغروب مباشرة عندما كان على ارتفاع حوالي 8 درجات فوق الأفق قبيل أن يحتجب خلف المبنى المقابل؛ وتم تصويره ثم معالجة الصور لإظهار التباين "
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "This morning, the three of us saw the crescent moon visually through an optical aid. Alhamdulillah. The attached image is taken using a DSLR camera."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I was able to see the sun before sunset between clouds, but the moon was behind a thick patch of clouds after sunset, so it was not seen. Most of the UK was partly cloudy with some clear patches, but we have not received any sighting reports after sunset (although a couple of people reported seeing it during the daytime with computerized telescopes). [See bit.ly/Results1447-04]"
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "This evening (Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025), the crescent moon was sighted in Blacksburg, VA. I was at my sighting location by 6:56 pm EDT (sunset: 7:12 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and very hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I looked for the crescent. My first binocular sighting was at 7:00 pm. It took me another 21 minutes with difficulty to sight the moon with naked eye. The horns were approximately at 1:30 and 6:00 O'clock (1:30;4:00;6:00). I followed the moon mainly with binoculars till it disappeared below clouds very close to the horizon at 7:47 pm (moonset: 7:53 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 23 September 2025
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iraq
6 . Kuwait
7 . Lebanon
8 . Palestine
9 . Qatar
10 . Saudi Arabia
11 . Syria
12 . United Arab Emirates
13 . Yemen
Wed 24 September 2025
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Iran
3 . Jordan
4 . Libya
5 . Morocco
6 . Oman
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 21 September 2025) at 19:54 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 21 September 2025) and (Saturday 20 September 2025) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the OLD crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day rises after the Sunrise and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunrise.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon rises in these locations before the Sunrise and the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunrise, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 20 September 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الدار البيضاء City in الجزائر العاصمة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rabiul Awal 1447 AH was seen on Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Sun 21 September 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "لم نتمكن من رصد الهلال رغم صفاء الأفق تقريبا "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from وهران City in وهران State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in أبوظبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "بعد القمر عن الشمس 5.1 درجة"
